Meeting Details
January 7, 2021
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
January Organizational Board Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
Minutes
President Pro-Tem Dave Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call of the 2021 Board of Education
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
3.
Election of Officers
Minutes
President Pro-Tem Dave Jones opened the call for nominations of Board of Education President.
Randy Blankenship was nominated by John Kime.
Dave Jones was nominated by Randy Blankenship.
Mr. Blankenship moved to close nominations, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Kime.
All Board members voted "aye" to close the nominations.
Roll Call of Votes for President:
Kime - Blankenship
Graves - Jones
Blankenship - Jones
Jones - Jones
Mr. Jones was elected Board President.
President Jones opened the call for nominations of Board of Education Vice-President.
Randy Blankenship was nominated by John Kime. Seconded by Mrs. Graves.
Mr. Kime moved to close nominations, and the motion was seconded by Mrs. Graves.
All Board members voted "aye" to close the nominations.
Mr. Blankenship was elected Board Vice-President by acclamation.
3.1
Officers:
4.
Oath of Office
Minutes
Mr. Jones read his oath of office for Board of Education President.
4.1
Oath of Office for President of the Board
Minutes
Mr. Jones read his oath of office for Board President.
4.2
Oath of Office for Vice President of the Board
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship read his oath of office for Board Vice-President.
5.
Business
5.1
Approve the proposed Regular Board Meeting Schedule, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.2
Authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the Bucyrus City School District.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.3
Employment Offers
Authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions, including NCOESC employees, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer.
Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.
The Authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.4
Resignations
Authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.
The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.5
Authorize the Superintendent to approve all Field Trips, with the exception of overnight.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.6
Authorize the Superintendent as the Director of Federal and State Grants.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.7
Appoint Ryan Cook, Treasurer, the district's public record compliance officer for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The Treasurer shall attend required compliance trainings and provide evidence of completion if requested by The Auditor of State.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.8
Authorize the Treasurer to request advance payments of taxes collected from the Crawford County Auditor.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.9
Authorize the Treasurer to invest interim funds in accordance with the State Auditor's Compliance policy, and O.R.C. §3315.01.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.10
Authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills subsequent to Board approval.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.11
Authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds with subsequent Board approval.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.12
Appoint a Legislative Liaison for OSBA Federal Relations Network.
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship agreed to serve.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.13
Appoint a Pioneer Career and Technology Center Representative.
Minutes
Mr. Kime agreed to serve.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.14
Apppoint Representatives to Athletic Council.
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship and Mrs. Graves agreed to serve.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.15
Appoint an Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City Schools - Calendar Year 2021.
It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff members for the Bucyrus City School District and that opportunities are open to all.
Bucyrus City Board of Education recommends that the Board approve the Superintendent as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City School calendar year 2021.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.16
Approve Resolution Declaring Expenditures of Public Funds, as per Exhibit B.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
5.17
Appoint two representatives for the upcoming BOSS Negotiations.
Minutes
Mr. Jones and Mr. Blankenship agreed to serve.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
6.
Adjourn
Minutes
The January 2021 organizational meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Dave Jones, President | X |
